Recent reports of Zac Efron released from rehab due to alcohol and drugs had me pondering. When I heard the news about the heartthrob my jaw dropped. I really thought he was one of the good ones. Miley Cyrus, Amanda Bynes, Lindsay Lohan are just a few who have put their reputation down the drain and now Zac too? It’s frustrating watching the people you looked up to so much, ruin their success. Every time I hear news of a star going into rehab or being charged with a DUI,I can’t help but ask why?

Growing up in the spot light is definitely hard. The countless hours they’re worked, little time to be a kid and responsibilities are never ending.

When they’re older the yearn for the missing childhood is evident. They find themselves facing a mid-life crisis early. Part of me thinks this could just be an excuse.

The life styles these stars live are glamorous. Trouble often begins at the end of their late teens. This starts the process that follows them all the way up until the star is either in jail or rehab.

They are trying to, in a way, leave behind some of their stardom to be a “regular teenager”. Meaning they go out and start drinking, but what “regular teenager” is going out to clubs with some of the biggest names in the industry and return stumbling back to their mansion at 4 am? This doesn’t happen, ever.

There’s a part of me that feels bad for them but, this isn’t what HAS to happen. These stars chose to do this.

Maybe this is just me on the outside looking in but I think there are other ways these celebrities can be teenagers.I don’t think they have to ruin their reputation or disappoint their fan base to do it.

Many people think it’s okay because they may be psychologically unstable. Others think they do it to try to live a bigger-than-life lifestyle. Do you think their behaviors are justified? Do you think that they should be forgiven for their bad role modeling, stealing, and excessive drug and alcohol abuse?